Article Category: Arts

Sparkling off dramatic changes

Writing and acting a play proved a powerful way of raising awareness in both actors and audience, writes Heli Virtanen from Finland Author/s: Heli Virtanen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Art therapy: a channel to express sadness and loss

Diane Waller describes a multidisciplinary pilot project to evaluate the effects of art therapy on a group of elderly patients with dementia. Author/s: Diane Waller For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Circles of the mind

Circle dancing has much to offer people with dementia, writes Dorothy Jerrome. It is a way of communicating through touch and rhythm that can provide emotional security, encourage expression of feelings – and also improve balance, motor and social skills. Author/s: Dorothy Jerrome For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the...

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The Getting There group

For people in the early stages of dementia, Dance Movement Therapy can liberate the strong emotions aroused by awareness of their symptoms, and stimulate discussion in a supported environment. Jeannie Donald and Sue Hall describe their ten-week programme. Author/s: Jeannie Donald, Sue Hall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the...

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Artistic benefits

The potential value of art therapy for older adults with dementia is put under the spotlight in a new study project. Author/s: rg/admin/jdcarticles-amend.pl For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Drama as therapy: bringing memories to life

Mime, story making, role play, movement and music – all have a part to play in empowering people with dementia so that they can live as fully as possible, writes Paul Batson. Author/s: Paul Batson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if...

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Recovering a lost sense of identity

Karen Jarvis describes how collage work can have a creative impact. Author/s: Karen Jarvis For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Rediscovering the pleasure of bathing

Angela Proudlock on the process of transforming a bathroom. Author/s: Angela Proudlock For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Using the arts to cross boundaries

Staff training from an unusual and creative source. Author/s: rg/admin/jdcarticles-amend.pl For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Lifted into a world of rhythm and melody

Tessa Perrin recorded her observation of a Jabadao session. She describes the effects on well-being for those who took part, and comments on the all-important qualities of the therapist. Author/s: Tessa Perrin For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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